“Project Runway” — I Started Crying
What ever happens, don’t stare directly at the fashion icon.
Here are some brief and belated thoughts on last Wednesday’s Project Runway, strategically marinated like many a Thanksgiving turkey. The big news was that the celebrity judge, billed as a “fashion icon” was none other than Ms. Carrie Bradshaw herself, Sarah Jessica Parker. Initially I thought this was an ironic choice, meant as something of a wink or nudge to those of us raised on television and well aware that she was most often seen on Sex and the City wearing what one could only really describe as various degrees of Swan Lake. It turns out this wasn’t the case as her first appearance though the doors at Parson’s elicited what felt like hours of praise gushed out by the contestants. More after the jump…
Chris, pictured above, found this appearance to be especially spiritual rendering him a crying, speechless mess. Christian and the potted plant on his head declared everything to be particularly “fierce.” Kevin thought it was cool, but wanted to make sure we remembered that he is not, in fact, gay.
The challenge was for the designers to make a cheap, versatile two-piece for SJP’s line of affordable clothing — meaning they had a $15 cap on materials. The winner’s design would then be sold as part of her line and select stores and everyone would jump up and down and drink cosmos and cheer the collective awesomeness of Mrs. Broderick.
It was a good challenge. As a casual viewer and one who knows nothing of fashion, its nice to be able to see designs an average forward-thinking American could purchase without morgaging one’s house (or soul). Elisa and Sweet P were where most of the action was located, representing two different planes of reality. I don’t know how far Elisa can possibly make it in this competition, but the longer she’s on the show the better the drama will be. Her “spit-mark” caused such a violent reaction amongst her fellow contestants and judges I was certain we were going to be treated to one of those “Stand By Me” vomit chains.
That Marion was kicked out was of no surprise. That thing looked like the model had found a sack on the side of the road and then BeDazzled it.
November 26th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
without knowing a thing about fashion, I have to say that the “spit mark” thing is completely and totally absurd. . .much like Elisa herself.